Raven Industries Announces Replacement of Corporate Credit Facility


SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: RAVN), announced today that it has entered a new, three-year, $100 million senior unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with BofA Securities, Inc. acting as sole bookrunner and lead arranger. The Credit Facility also includes an uncommitted $100 million borrowing availability expansion feature, which would bring the Company’s total borrowing capacity to $200 million. This new Credit Facility replaces the Company’s prior credit agreement, which was scheduled to expire next fiscal year.

“We have a strong track record of putting capital to work where it can generate very attractive financial returns,” said Steven Brazones, Vice President and CFO. “The Company’s strong earnings and cash flows provide more than enough funding for our organic growth strategy, but as we continue to evaluate a growing number of strategic acquisition opportunities, it is important to maintain access to committed financing at attractive borrowing rates. This revolving credit facility accomplishes that and ensures continued flexibility to pursue increased acquisition activity to augment our long-term profit growth.”

About Raven Industries, Inc.:
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) is dedicated to providing innovative, high-value products and solutions that solve great challenges throughout the world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance specialty films, and lighter-than-air technologies. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance, and unmatched service. For more information, visit http://ravenind.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
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Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, because such statements speak only as of the date when made. Our Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain known risks, as described in the Company’s 10K under Item 1A, and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from our Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections.

Contact Information:
Bo Larsen
Investor Relations Director
Raven Industries, Inc.
+1 (605) 336-2750

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